A judge accepted Allie Ferris' remorse, and felt her mental and emotional health issues would be "aggravated" in a prison environment.

A Fort McMurray woman will spend two years under house arrest after pleading guilty to defrauding dozens of people while she worked at a clinic offering mental health services. She must also complete community service and repay victims who are demanding restitution. Article content

Allie Ferris, 32, plead guilty to stealing $7,785 from clients. An agreed statement of facts read at the Fort McMurray Court of Justice said Ferris worked at the clinic as a receptionist. The fraud began immediately after she was hired in March 2021 and continued until she was caught in May 2023. Article content

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